is it acceptable to offer a less amount?

KateMc1989

Right, read alot of posts on here regarding the new craze of stealing money from the public (parking fines).

I have been a firm believer of just ignoring them, but recently 2 notices have arrived back and they are wanting £100 and are members of the BPA.

Is it acceptable for me to send a amount that I see as reasonable?? Eg) £30 each?????

Just want advice really lol,

Thanks, appreciate any reply x

bazster

It's generally acceptable to send £0.00, although the parking companies don't see it that way. Read the Newbies thread to find out how it works.

If you send them a lesser amount without having argued the toss extensively with them first they will see it as a sign of weakness on your part and will hassle you aggressively for the remainder.

fisherjim

KateMc1989 wrote: »

Right, read alot of posts on here regarding the new craze of stealing money from the public (parking fines).

I have been a firm believer of just ignoring them, but recently 2 notices have arrived back and they are wanting £100 and are members of the BPA.

Is it acceptable for me to send a amount that I see as reasonable?? Eg) £30 each?????

Just want advice really lol,


Thanks, appreciate any reply x

Isn't your £30 just a figure plucked out of the air like their £100?

Your £30 will be rejected, just as their £100 should be by you!

DJBenz

You can send me £30 if you want.

No?

Well why send it to a different stranger asking for money, just because they sent you a letter (not a fine)?

pogofish

KateMc1989 wrote: »

Right, read alot of posts on here regarding the new craze of stealing money from the public (parking fines).

I have been a firm believer of just ignoring them,

This is not new - Its been going-on for years.

Ignoring ceased to be an option in many situations in England and Wales two years ago. You need to read the Newbies Sticky to get yourself up to date.

Dublindel

If you're going to offer £30 per ticket then you might as well use parkingticketappeals.co.uk for £16 per ticket and a guaranteed result. I still prefer the £0.00 approach which is also an easy win.

KateMc1989

Thanks for the replys, I never usually correspond with these theives, but these certain tickets are members of Bpa so didn't know wether to continue to use planned ignoring tactics or actually do something about it, can't be bothered with ccj against my name from a bogus pcn

trisontana

Forget the BPA. It's not a regulator it's just a private member's club financed by the parking "profession", nothing more.

hoohoo

KateMc1989 wrote: »

Thanks for the replys, I never usually correspond with these theives, but these certain tickets are members of Bpa so didn't know wether to continue to use planned ignoring tactics or actually do something about it, can't be bothered with ccj against my name from a bogus pcn

To avoid a CCJ your plan should be either:
1) Appeal yourself (cost £0) with help from sticky threads here
2) Pay parkingticketappeals £16 to appeal for you

Incidentally, the BPA is just a collective name for these 'thieves'. It is a limited company run by members of parking companies. It refuses to act against members who break the code of conduct and so the whole sham is exposed.

bazster

What companies? Most of them are pretty toothless, it's all just bluff and bluster. There's only a handful who try to take things further than a few silly letters.

Hot_Bring

KateMc1989 wrote: »

Thanks for the replys, I never usually correspond with these theives, but these certain tickets are members of Bpa so didn't know wether to continue to use planned ignoring tactics or actually do something about it, can't be bothered with ccj against my name from a bogus pcn

You've clearly not read the Newbies thread have you ? I suggest you do so and put your purse away ! CCJ indeed :rotfl: